2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE radio

2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station
tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB radios.
Transmitter Battery Service
The recommended replacement batteries are CR2016.
1. Pry the transmitter halves apart with a dime or similar
object. Make sure not to damage the rubber gasket
material during removal.2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the
new batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause
battery deterioration. If you touch the battery, clean it
with rubbing alcohol.
3. Reassemble the transmitter case. Snap the halves
together and test transmitter operation.
VEHICLE THEFT ALARM
The system monitors the doors, trunk, and ignition for
unauthorized operation.
If something triggers the alarm, the system will signal for
up to 18 minutes. For the first three minutes the horn will
sound and the headlights and interior lights will flash.
Then the horn will stop and if the source of the trigger is
still present, the lights will continue to flash for another
15 minutes.
NOTE:The engine will not start until you disarm the
system.
Separating Transmitter Halves
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Driver and Right Front Passenger Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag
This vehicle has front airbags for both the driver and
front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint
systems. The driver’s airbag is mounted in the center of
the steering wheel. The passenger’s front airbag is
mounted in the instrument panel, above the glove com-
partment. The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the
airbag covers.
NOTE:These airbags are certified to the new Federal
regulations that allow less forceful airbags.
WARNING!
•Do not put anything on or around the front airbag
covers or attempt to manually open them. You
may damage the airbags and you could be injured
because the airbags are not there to protect you.
These protective covers for the airbag cushions are
designed to open only when the airbags are in-
flating.
•Do not drill, cut or tamper with knee bolster in
any way.
•Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster
such as alarm lights, stereos, citizens band radios
etc.
Airbags inflate in moderate to high speed impacts. Along
with the seat belts, front airbags work with the instru-
ment panel knee bolsters to provide improved protection
for the driver and front passenger.
Front Airbag Components
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turn on the lights. Turn the panel dimmer switch fully
clockwise to prevent the lights from coming on when a
door is opened.
NOTE:The interior lights have a“fade to off”feature.
When the lights are turned off, they gradually“fade”off.
Dimmer Control
With the parking lights or headlights
on, rotating the dimmer control for the
interior lights on the Multi-Function
Control Lever upward will increase
the brightness of the instrument panel
lights.
Dome Light Position
Rotate the dimmer control completely
upward to the second detent to turn
on the interior lights. The interior
lights will remain on when the dim-
mer control is in this position.
Interior light Defeat (OFF)
Rotate the dimmer control to the ex-
treme bottom full-circle position. The
interior lights will remain off when the
doors are open.
Daytime Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)
Rotate the dimmer control to the first
detent (full-circle). This feature bright-
ens the odometer and radio display
when the parking lights or headlights
are on during daylight conditions.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS

Instruments And Controls.................87

Instrument Cluster Standard...............88

Instrument Cluster Premium...............89

Instrument Cluster–GTC Model...........90

Instrument Cluster Description.............91

Compass, Temperature, And Trip Computer
Display—If Equipped
...................97
▫Control Buttons.......................97
▫Trip Conditions........................98
▫Compass Temperature Display.............98

Cigar Lighter/Ashtray..................100

Electronic Digital Clock.................100▫To Set The Clock......................101

Radio General Information...............101
▫Radio Broadcast Signals.................101
▫Two Types Of Signals..................101
▫Electrical Disturbances..................101
▫AM Reception.......................101
▫FM Reception........................101

Sales Code RAZ—AM/ FM Stereo Radio
With Cassette Tape Player, CD Player And
CD Changer Controls
...................102
▫Operating Instructions—Radio...........102
▫Power Switch, Volume Control............102
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▫Seek Button (Radio Mode)...............102
▫Tuning.............................102
▫Radio Data System (RDS)...............102
▫PTY (Program Type) Button..............103
▫Balance............................104
▫Fade..............................104
▫Tone Control........................104
▫AM/FM Selection.....................104
▫Scan Button.........................104
▫To Set The Radio Push-Button Memory......105
▫To Change From Clock To Radio Mode......105
▫Operating Instructions—Tape Player.......105
▫Seek Button.........................105
▫Fast Forward (FF).....................106
▫Rewind (RW)........................106
▫Tape Eject...........................106▫Scan Button.........................106
▫Changing Tape Direction................106
▫Metal Tape Selection...................106
▫Pinch Roller Release...................106
▫Noise Reduction......................106
▫Operating Instructions—CD Player........107
▫Inserting The Compact Disc..............107
▫Seek Button.........................108
▫EJT CD (Eject) Button..................108
▫FF/Tune/RW........................108
▫Program Button 4 (Random Play)..........108
▫Mode..............................108
▫Tape CD Button......................109
▫Time Button.........................109
▫Scan Button.........................109
▫CD Changer Control Capability—
If Equipped.........................109
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Sales Code RBB—AM/FM Stereo Radio
With Cassette Tape Player And
CD Changer Capability
..................110
▫Radio Operation......................110
▫Mode Button........................112
▫Scan Button (Radio Mode)...............112
▫Cassette Player Features................113
▫CD Changer Control Capability—
If Equipped.........................114

Sales Code RBK—AM/ FM Stereo Radio
With CD Player And CD Changer Controls
...115
▫Radio Operation......................115
▫CD Player Operation...................117
▫CD Changer Control Capability—
If Equipped.........................119

Sales Code RB1—AM/FM Stereo Radio With
DVD/GPS Navigation System
............121

6 Disc CD Changer—If Equipped.........121
▫Loading The CD Changer...............122
▫Playing Discs........................122
▫Seek Button.........................122
▫FF/Tune/RW........................122
▫Mode Button........................122
▫Program Button 1.....................123
▫Program Button 4 (Random Play)..........123
▫Program Button 5.....................123
▫Time Button.........................123
▫Changing Modes......................123
▫Removing Discs From The CD Changer.....123
▫CD Changer Operation With
The Changer Off......................124
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 85
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Remote Sound System Controls—
If Equipped
..........................124
▫Radio Operation......................125
▫Tape Player.........................125
▫CD Player—Single Disc In Radio.........125
▫CD Player—6 Disc CD Changer..........125

Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance......126

Compact Disc Maintenance...............126

Radio Operation And Cellular Phones.......127

Climate Controls......................128
▫Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)—
If Equipped.........................128
▫Manual Air Conditioning/Heater Control—
If Equipped.........................134
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Outside Temperature
If the outside temperature is more than 131°F (55°C), the
display will show 131°F. When the outside temperature is
less than
40°F(
40°C), the display will show
40°F/C.
CIGAR LIGHTER/ASHTRAY
For a nominal charge your dealer can provide a“smok-
er’s”package. This package consists of a cigar lighter and
an ashtray that utilizes one of the cup holders.
ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK
The clock and radio each use the display panel built into
the radio. A digital readout indicates the time in hours
and minutes whenever the ignition switch is in the ON or
ACC position. Whenever the radio is turned on, it first
comes up on either tape, cd or radio, whichever was
previously on, and will revert back to Time/Clock after a
few seconds. If Time/Clock was not previously selected,
the display will revert back to whichever was previously
on after a few seconds, whether it was tape, cd or radio.
When the ignition switch is in the OFF position, pressing
the Time button will cause the radio to display time for
several seconds, then turn off.
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